Our exotic and tropical fruits come from the South American Andes Mountain Range. Fruits are picked at the peak of maturity and then dehydrated by our Fair Trade Team. GAT fruits are 100% natural without any additives, preservatives or genetically modified organisms.
Gat’s dried fruits products include Dried Golden Berry. They are also known as Dried Physalis, Dried Incan berries, dried cape gooseberries In addition, they known in South America as uchuva, aguaymento , and uvilla. Furthermore, we offer Pitaya, Baby Banana, Mango, Coconut, Papaya, and Pineapple.Dried fruits come in two forms, either conventional or organic. Organic Dried Fruits are processed following various organic certifications including USDA Organic and European Organic Farming.
Origin
GAT dried fruits come from different regions of South America where the climate is best for growing exotic and tropical fruits. Specifically, dried Golden Berry / dried golden berries, dried Physalis are native to Colombia and are produced there 365 days a year, which is unlike other South American countries. Equally important, Pitaya, Baby Banana, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Papaya and Tomatoes are found throughout South America.
Being indigenous to South America, Dried Golden Berry are also known as Physalis, Inca Berries, Cape Gooseberries, Aguyamanto, Uvilla, and Uchuva. Golden berries are a unique product GAT offers that is still unknown in many parts of the world. Golden Berries grow in high altitudes and colder climate conditions. Its small and resilient bush has a natural paper husks that protect the golden fruit inside. Upon being dried after being harvested, golden berries develop a robust and complex citrus-like flavor within the fruit. Recently, the numerous health benefits of Golden Berries have become globally recognized. This increases the popularity of Golden Berry as a preferred super fruit of choice.
Process
Processing dried fruits varies depending on the fruit but generally fruits are washed numerous times prior to being dried. Fresh fruits such as the Golden Berries, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Ptiaya and Papaya are peeled before being oven dried. Once the fresh fruits are peeled, they are sliced uniformly (except for Goldenberries) to allow for a consistent drying time. Golden Berry / Physalis , for example are peeled from the husk, but kept whole during the drying process. Fruits are then placed on drying racks where they remain throughout the dry oven process. These racks are placed in a dehydrator for hours before they are taken out. The fruit is then removed from the racks and prepared for packaging.
Nutritional Value
Golden berries Benefits: (Physalis, Inca Berries, Cape Gooseberry) are a member of the tomato/eggplant family. Golden Berries bioflavonoid (Vitamin P) content, which are found in the colored part of fruits and vegetables, help prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals and produce anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Golden Berries contain Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, fiber, prosperous and pectin, which is known to regulate blood sugar.
Pitaya Benefits also similar to Dragon Fruit is known for its ability to reduce acid levels in blood cells and help the digestive system. Pitaya contains antioxidants, dietary fiber, iron and Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.
Baby Banana Benefits helps improve and maintain healthy neural and heart functions. Baby Banana contains potassium, fiber, Vitamins B6 and Vitamins C.
Mango's Benefits are abundant in nutrients like Vitamin A, B6, C, and flavonoids. Flavonoids are collectively know as Vitamin P and Citrin, which help eliminate the harmful effects of free radicals.
Taste All GAT dried fruit products are 100% natural and their taste is the same as fresh fruit. GAT is dedicated to providing products without sugar additives, any other additives or preservatives that alter the natural fruit flavors.
Golden Berry/ Physalis, one of GAT’s primary dried fruits, is sweet and tart in taste with a citrus-like flavor almost like a candied lemon.
